A taxonomic revision of Centaurea sect. Microlophus (Asteraceae, Cardueae–Centaureinae) and three records for the flora of Iran

27 August 2014

Negaresh, Kazem; Rahiminejad, Mohammad Reza

A taxonomic revision, lectotypifications and neotypifications of Centaurea L. sect. Microlophus (Cass.) DC. (Asteraceae) are presented. The recognized species, the relevant synonyms, types’ details, seen specimens data, full descriptions and a taxonomic key are provided for this section. Geographical range of distribution for any species is mapped. Finally, C. alveicola Rech. f., C. rigida Banks & Sol. and C. polypodiifolia Boiss. var. szovitsiana (Boiss.) Wagenitz are reported as new records for the flora of Iran.

Doi
10.1111/njb.00587